The influence of bilingualism on people’s behaviour and their thinking

Abstract

The author of the article attempts to analyze the concept of «bilingualism» from different scientific points of view. The considered definition is multidimensional and has variability in definition and functions. Bilingualism as a predominant phenomenon in the system of competitive relations in society significantly affects the development of a person’s mental activity and his speech behavior. Deep links between communication abilities and behavioral landmarks are also considered in this paper.